The 63rd State School Arts Festival saw the introduction of five tribal art forms, offering a glimpse of the unique culture of Kerala’s indigenous tribes. Infusing a burst of vibrancy, Paliya Nritham, native to the Paliya tribe of Idukki, captivated the audience with its rhythms and storytelling, much like the other tribal dances featured at the event. Though Paliya Nritham …
Dancer and academic RLV Ramakrishnan wants to perform Mohiniyattam at every stage in Kerala. Reacting to the unseemly remarks made by a veteran Mohiniyattam dancer and teacher, the 46-year-old dancer says he plans to initiate legal action against her and also protest against her remarks in an artistic way by performing all across Kerala. A few days ago, Kalamandalam Sathyabhama …